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Doll-Sized Tent

Doll-Sized Tent

Make a little tent that is just the right size for a mini doll. No sewing involved!

Cardboard Heart Garland

Cardboard Heart Garland

Make this simple heart garland using cardboard and string. Leave it plain, or use paint, markers, crayons or other materials […]

Big Birthday Numbers

Big Birthday Numbers

Celebrate a special birthday with big numbers cut from cardboard and then decorated! This is a fun alternative to making […]

Cardboard Dollhouse on Wheels

Cardboard Dollhouse on Wheels

Make this easy cardboard dollhouse with chic wallpaper and wheels for extra fun! It doubles as a storage container when […]

Glitter Star Wands

Glitter Star Wands

These cardboard glitter star wands are fun for parties, holidays, and celebrations. They’re easy and inexpensive to make.

Recycled Christmas Ornament

Tetra Pak Ornaments

Make cute star ornaments from Tetra Pak containers you might ordinarily throw away. It’s easy to do and takes very little […]

Summer Fruits Suncatchers

Fruit Suncatchers

Make fruit-inspired suncatchers using recycled cardboard, paint, and bits of colorful cellophane, tissue paper or crepe paper. So pretty and so fun!

Easy Candy Wreath

Easy Candy Wreath

Use individually wrapped candies to make a unique wreath. It’s fast and easy to do and makes a wonderful gift.

Cardboard Winter Castle

Cardboard Winter Castle

Use the template to make a fun winter cardboard castle. It’s easy to do and great fun for pretend play.

Driftwood Fish

Driftwood Fish

Make beautiful fish art from driftwood the kids have collected. A great way to remember a special trip to the […]

Clock Teaching Tool

Clock Teaching Tool

This homemade clock is a great teaching tool for children ready to learn to tell time. Keep the clock simple […]

Cardboard Dinosaur Costume

Cardboard Dinosaur Costume

Make this easy dinosaur costume out of three boxes and some paint! So much fun for Halloween.

Rainbow Bird Wing Costume

Rainbow Bird Wing Costume

Make this beautiful and easy no-sew felt rainbow bird wing costume. It is great for Halloween or pretend play.

Cardboard Ukulele

Cardboard Ukulele

Use this cool ukulele as party decor for your next luau! Fun and easy to make.

Drawing Robot

Drawing Robot

Make your own actual drawing robot out of a few simple parts. So much fun to watch in action and a […]

Shark Bite Picture Frame

Shark Bite Picture Frame

What fun! This picture frame looks like the jaws of a great white shark. Great for kids that love sharks, […]

Shark Fin Shirt

Shark Fin Shirt

We love this adorable shirt that comes complete with its own shark fin! Fun for boys who love sharks, and […]

Shark Boxes

Shark Boxes

While originally created for Valentine’s Day to collect cards, this is a fun shark craft in general that kids will […]

Don't Wake the Shark Matching Game

Don’t Wake the Shark Matching Game

This adorable do-it-yourself game is great fun for the kids. Get your free printable and instructions just in time for […]

Shark-Bitten Flip-Flop Wreath

Shark-Bitten Flip-Flop Wreath

This adorable wreath is made from dollar store flip-flops! A great craft project for the kids, especially during Shark Week!

Pirate Ball Toss Game

Pirate Ball Toss Game

Make this Pirate Ball Toss Game for a themed birthday party or just for fun.  It starts with a piece of […]

Doll-Sized Covered Wagon

Doll-Sized Covered Wagon

Make a covered wagon for 18″ dolls (such as American Girls) out of things from around the house.  Fantastic for […]

Letter S Spring Tissue Paper Art

Letter S Spring Tissue Paper Art

S is for Spring! Create a textured letter S, making mini flowers out of tissue paper.

Soft Easter Animals

Soft Easter Animals

Turn cardboard and cotton balls into fluffy little Easter animals. Make one or make them all!

Candy Carrot Cone

Candy Carrot Cone

Learn how to make a cute little carrot you can use as an Easter decoration or give it as a […]

Wild West Puppet Theater

Wild West Puppet Theater

Create your own puppet theater and puppets with a fun Wild West theme! So much room for creative play.

Lighted Cardboard Dollhouses

Lighted Cardboard Dollhouses

Turn an old cardboard box and some cardboard scraps into a beautiful dollhouse! An adult needs to create the basic […]

Individual-Sized Lego Head Pinata

Individual-Sized Lego Head Pinata

Make a mini Lego head pinata for each of your party guests. Personalize the faces for extra fun! Or, enlarge […]

Printable Road Maps for Toy Cars

Printable Road Maps for Toy Cars

Printable road maps are fun and inexpensive entertainment for kids. Get step-by-step instructions and a free PDF for the whole […]

Kermit Pull-String Pinata

Kermit Pull-String Pinata

Make a pull-string pinata shaped like the lovable Kermit the Frog! A must for any Muppets fan.

Cereal Box Conversation Hearts

Cereal Box Conversation Hearts

These easy conversation hearts make fun Valentine cards and are great for both boys and girls.

Tissue Paper Heart Wreath

Tissue Paper Heart Wreath

Spruce up your home with this fun Valentine craft for kids. You will “love” seeing your little one make this […]

Recycled Craft Carry All

Recycled Craft Carry All

Show the kids how to turn a six pack into a sturdy craft carry-all for all their craft materials.

Dowel Lamp

Dowel Lamp

The light effects that this lamp makes are amazing. Find out how simple creating it is! All you need is […]

Cords Wall Clock

Make a beautiful wall clock rolling and shaping nylon cords! This technique is very simple and cheap. Everybody will be […]

Cardboard Gingerbread House

Cardboard Gingerbread House

Imagine how much fun your kids would have with a life-sized gingerbread house! Construct the base from cardboard boxes, then […]

Monster Felt Board Book

Monster Felt Board Book

Kids will love creating a variety of different monster faces with this homemade felt board book! Change the eyes, mouths […]

Magic Trick: Square Circle Production

Magic Trick: Square Circle Production

In this video you show a magic box and a tube empty and them make a whole pile of items […]

Cardboard Snapping Fish

Cardboard Snapping Fish

Make a big, moving snapping fish from cardboard. Kids will love to make it and then spend plenty of time […]

Cardboard Glasses

Cardboard Glasses

Use an old cereal box to make these cardboard glasses! Fun for everyday play or great for a Halloween costume.

Cardboard Owls

Cardboard Owls

These magical cardboard owls are all dressed up for Halloween! Make some of your own to decorate your space in […]

1920's Inspired Feather Headband

1920’s Inspired Feather Headband

This is such a fun craft video for kids for imaginary play or even for a birthday party celebration! Makes […]

Packing Box Suitcase

Packing Box Suitcase

This pretend suitcase is made from an old cardboard packing box and is great for imaginative play. Make more than […]

Play Mailbox and Mail

Play Mailbox and Mail

Turn cardboard into a mailbox and felt pieces into mail, perfect for imaginative play. Hours of fun for your little […]

DIY Paint Palette

DIY Paint Palette

Make your very own painter’s palette for a new spin on easel painting! A great way for kids to create […]

Hot Wheels Car Jump

Hot Wheels Car Jump

You can turn an old cardboard box and a rain gutter into an awesome jump for your toy Matchbox or […]

Cardboard Box Cars

Cardboard Box Cars

Create a car from Cardboard boxes and let the kids “drive” them to their own drive-in movie! A perfect summer […]

DIY Kaleidoscope

DIY Kaleidoscope

A kaleidoscope can seem magical as the patterned colors change before your eyes. It is actually quite easy to make […]

Cardboard Shield

Cardboard Shield

Transform a cardboard cake round (or reuse cardboard you have on hand) to make a fun shield. It’s the perfect […]

Cardboard Cars for a Homemade Drive-In Theater

Cardboard Cars for a Homemade Drive-In Theater

Make cars out of cardboard boxes, duct tape, spray paint and paper plates. Then pop some corn, climb into the […]

Umbrella and Rain Cloud Crafts

Umbrella and Rain Cloud Crafts

Next time you are stuck inside because of rainy weather, gather the family together to make this fun craft. A […]

Spring Classroom Display

Spring Classroom Display

Make a wonderful spring display with your students! Swallows in their colorful nests, a caterpillar, butterflies and flowers make a […]

Paper Covered Letters

Paper Covered Letters

Here’s an easy DIY for embellishing 3D cardboard letters–a great party prop that can be matched to any theme, and […]

Miniature Earth Craft

Miniature Earth Craft

Transform an empty cereal box and a used paper bag into a miniature Earth. This is a fun way to […]

Recycled Earth Day Craft

Recycled Earth Day Globe

This craft is very easy to do. It uses materials from your recycling bin and scrap paper box and gives […]

Cardboard Flyer

Cardboard Flyer

With the ability to travel up to 40 feet, this cardboard flyer is easy to make and will keep kids […]

Tiny Hats Hair Accessories

Tiny Hats Hair Accessories

Make some adorable tiny hats using recycled materials. You can wear these yourself or use them as doll accessories.

Easter Bonnet craft

Easter Bonnet

Discover how you can create this lovely Easter bonnet using a hunk of cardboard and a bowl. Don’t forget to […]

Guitar Craft

Guitar Craft

Turn an empty cereal box and some pipe cleaners into a fun guitar. Your little one will have lots of […]

Cardboard Guitar

Transform an old cardboard box, a plastic container and some rubber bands into a totally awesome guitar! Great for hours […]

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